Saturday, 25 February 2017

My Interview with Author Rae Matthews

1.When did you first realize, you wanted to become a
Writer/Author?

I’m not sure I ever had a moment where I realized
it. I like to read and love stories. I
also drive about three hours to visit my family and some friends and would get
tired of the radio (before I found Audio books enjoyable) and so I would turn
off the radio and think of stories to tell myself... Next thing you know I’m
writing one down and hitting publish.

2.Where do you get your
ideas for your book?

Oh geez, some are pulled partly
from my life, others I think up based on a conversations I have with someone.
Some just come to me in the shower.

3.What kind of things do you
enjoy when not writing?

I like to craft, spend time with family and friends,
generally just try to have some fun, try new things.

4.How many books have you
written? Which is your favorite?

So far I have published three, I have three on my computer
waiting to be finished and some more ideas floating around in my head.

Right now I would say Carpe Diem is my favorite… I loved the
characters and the message of Seizing the Day.

5.Do you have any
suggestions to help others who have a passion for writing?

Get the stories out of you, find a good editor and let your
friends read it… then let strangers read it.

6.What do you think makes a
great story?

A story that pulls you in, one that makes you feel what the
characters feel. I like getting goosebumps, having a good cry or a good laugh
while reading.

7.Which Writer/Authors
inspire you?

Oh gosh… There are too many to list… Anyone who can put their
heart into a story and then let us into that world is inspiring.

8.What are you working on at
the moment?(optional)

I have three projects in the works, Carpe Deim was supposed
to be a standalone, but there is another story to tell.

I have a dumb comedy that will be a novella

And then there is Mixed Drinks three…

9.What genre are your books?

Romantic Comedy & contemporary romance.

10.What drew you to the genre
you write?

I’m not sure… Those were the stories fighting to get out of
me. I may have a different one in me some day, but right now that is where the
stories are taking me.

11.Which Actor/Actress would
you like to see portraying the lead character from your most recent book? (any
book you like)

Oh gosh, I don’t know. I would probably go with some unknown
Actor/Actress…

12.Do you write full-time or
part-time?

I am part time, unfortunately I have not won the Lottery yet…

13.What is the hardest thing
about writing?

When the story stops talking to me. I can’t force it; I have
to see it play out in my head and when the images are gone the book waits until
I can see it again. I hate when that happens… It generally happens for me when
there is a huge cross roads for someone, I tend to over think choices in my
personal life and now so do the characters.

14.Any tips on how to get
through the dreaded Writer’s block?

I take long showers, talk to my friends, try to write an
outline of future events, sometimes I skip a chapter and move on, then come
back to it, or I just walk away from it for a while. And that is the reason I
have three books started right now.

15.Do you read much, and if
so who are your favorite Authors or genres?

I read when I can, I love Fantasy & Romance… I bounce
between authors

16.Is there anything else you
would like to add that I haven’t included?

I love all my readers and I hope to get a few more books out
to you soon!!

17.How can Readers discovery more
about you and your work? (please provide proper links)